Category: The Andes
Rolando Luna’s Labor of Love: Pomasquinde
“Cuida el wayqu, mi padre me decía….” “Protect the ravine, my father said...
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Mindo’s First Woman Bird Guide: Julia Patiño
“Do you know Mindo’s first woman bird guide? Her name is Julia Patiño.” Mindo, Ecuador, located...
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An Insider’s Guide to Celebrating Easter in Quito, Ecuador
Celebrating Easter in Quito, Ecuador doesn’t need to be complicated. Here is a simple guide...
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The Imminent Threat of Cotopaxi Updated 2022
Since Cotopaxi is once again threatening to erupt, we are updating this article, which we...
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El Pahuma: A Wild Orchid Reserve Near Quito
The 2.5 hour drive from Quito to Mindo, Ecuador follows a long and windy road with very few places...
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A Tour of Traditions in La Tola, a centuries-old neighborhood of Historic Quito
Jacqueline Granda Marcillo has known Barrio La Tola since her childhood. Her memories of the...
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Save Refugio Paz de las Aves
Refugio Paz de las Aves is a small, privately-owned birding reserve in the heart of the...
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Protecting the Endangered Frogs of Refugio Paz
One of the positives coming out of the current campaign to save Refugio Paz de Las Aves is an...
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The Vulnerable Giant Antpitta
Earlier this year, the birding world was shocked to learn that the Refugio Paz de Las Aves near...
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Casa del Alabado: An Exquisite Archeology Museum in Historic Quito
La Casa del Alabado is a privately owned museum in an old Spanish-colonial residence located very...
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Authentic and Andean: The Otavalo Artisan Market
I can heartily give a big thumbs up for the Otavalo artisan market! Some folks will try to tell...
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The Andean New Year Celebration of Cochasquí
While we have attended many cultural gatherings throughout Ecuador, the celebration of Mushuk...
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